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Florida has a wealth of privately owned campgrounds and RV (recreational vehicle) parks to offer the outdoor enthusiast. These sites fulfill a very useful purpose. They allow families an extended stay to enjoy their surroundings at more affordable prices than hotels. Many of the most popular RV resorts are situated in the central region of the state--almost equidistant between the major hotspots of northern and southern Florida.

Silver Springs

Ben's Hitching Post Campground lies in the heart of the Ocala National Forest, close to Silver Springs Nature's Theme Park. It affords excellent on-site recreational options in the form of a swimming pool, pool tables and a crazy golf course. In close proximity are golf, hiking and fishing locations. The full service campground is situated east of I-75, within easy access of Disney World, Busch Gardens and the University of Florida in Gainesville. Not far from I-75, off State Road 40, lies Whispering Pines RV Park. This large, leafy site allocates 65 RV spaces and features an array of amenities and recreational attractions, such as a BBQ facility, cable TV hookup and outdoor games. The streams and lakes amid the forest provide excellent canoeing and water skiing conditions.

Davenport

Found not far from I-4, 21 Palms RV Resort is a great spot for freshwater fishing. The site includes exercise facilities, a swimming pool and modem and cable hookups. It accounts for 110 pull-thru sites, mostly with patios and is handicap-accessible. The huge, 282-site Themeworld RV Resort is within touching distance of Disney and Universal Studios. It is also only an hour's drive from each coast. Easily accessed from I-4, amenities include a heated swimming pool, a playground and wireless Internet.

Bushnell

Breezy Oaks RV Park, found off I-75, is situated in Withlacoochie State Forest. The spacious site is set among 20 acres of scenic views within 40 minutes of Orlando and Tampa. A large heated swimming pool and all essential amenities are available. A different social activity is organized each week day, such as karaoke, bingo or line dancing.

Lake Wales

The Harbor RV Resort and Marina resides on Lake Rosalie, a popular mooring point for boats. It is just 45 minutes from Disney World, off State Road 60. Aside from its excellent boating opportunities, the Harbor is also an ideal fishing and birdwatching territory. Nearby pursuits include golf and hunting. Other area attractions are the intriguing legend of Spook Hill and Cypress Gardens Adventure Park. Elsewhere, Camp Mack's River Resort is a popular destination for RVs of all sizes. Its location on a sheltered bend of the Kissimmee River has earned a strong reputation for trophy bass fishing.

Winter Haven

Hammondell Campsite has an allocation of 135 RV sites, based around a stunning network of 50 freshwater lakes. It is situated between Orlando and Tampa, close to I-4 and I-75. Its facilities include a heated swimming pool and full hookups. There are outdoor games and weekly events to occupy both youngsters and seniors. Nearby are top golfing and fishing sites.

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Robert van der Does began writing for various websites in 2010, specializing in wildlife-related articles. He is a British journalist based in central England. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish studies from the University of Wolverhampton and a diploma from the British College of Journalism.